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Valeo at Auto Shanghai 2025
At the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition, Valeo will showcase its cutting-edge solutions, which are set to shape the future of mobility.
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The automotive industry is undergoing unprecedented change. At the forefront is China, the driving force behind the transition to electric, connected and personalised mobility.
In China, sales of electric vehicles are expected to exceed those of combustion models by 2025. This is a historic shift, commensurate with the technological and environmental challenges that are reshaping the future of mobility.
A key player in China’s automotive industry
Valeo first entered the Chinese market in 1994 and has since experienced significant growth, now operating 27 production units and 13 state-of-the-art R&D centers in the country. The company employs over 18,000 people in China, including an impressive 4,500 engineers focused on innovation and technology development.
Over the past three decades, Valeo has played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of China’s automotive industry. Today, China is Valeo’s largest single market worldwide, accounting for 17% of the Group’s global sales. By partnering with both established automotive giants and ambitious new entrants, Valeo reported that Chinese automakers represented 60% of its orders in China in 2024.
Valeo is unveiling its latest innovations in three strategic areas
Valeo will participate in the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition from April 23 to May 2, 2025. The company will showcase its cutting-edge solutions, which are set to shape the future of mobility.
- Smart electrification: From inductive charging to thermal management of batteries, including optimization of propulsion and thermal comfort on board, Valeo presents its hardware and software solutions designed to improve the range and comfort of electric and hybrid vehicles to maximize energy efficiency while reducing the carbon footprint of mobility.
- Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) and user experience: Valeo is pushing the boundaries of driver assistance thanks to its new-generation sensors, powerful computing units, embedded intelligence algorithms and expertise in software integration. The Group actively supports the rise of software-defined vehicles (SDV), where safety, agility and customization are combined with ever-increasing autonomy.
- Lighting and styling: Whether for exterior lighting or dynamic ambient lighting, Valeo technologies offer a safer, but also differentiating driving experience. The fusion of innovation and design expression.
- Aftermarket service: Valeo is accelerating the sustainable transformation of mobility by focusing on the circular economy, eco-responsible innovation and upskilling of professionals.
